59: Chapter 59 Altar of Living SacrificesIn the Kingdom of God, on a certain island, a man wearing a white beret led a large number of soldiers to the center of the square.Upon seeing this, the surrounding crowd whispered among themselves, "What's going on?Why is Captain McKinley of the White Beret Unit leading his entire force out?"
McKinley scanned the whispering crowd, saluted, and then explained in a strong voice: "You must all be curious as to why our White Beret Force has suddenly mobilized.It's because, according to Amazon, the inspector of the Gate of Heaven, a pirate crew from the land has illegally entered our Kingdom of Heaven.As the guardians of the people, our White Beret Force will definitely protect the safety of everyone.Please rest assured!"
After saying this, McKinley led his men, activating their spray-painted shoes, towards the island where Luffy and his crew were.The crowd below relaxed, knowing that he had captured many invaders from the mainland before, and this time would be no exception.The gathered people dispersed, each returning home.Luffy and his crew were unaware that another trouble was about to arrive.At this moment, Luffy was carrying Nami back to Conis's house.Listening to Conis's father talk about the treasure, Nami's eyes immediately turned into Beli's, and she grabbed Conis's father, asking how to get the treasure."I've only heard that to get the treasure, you have to go to God's Island and participate in the Trial of God.As long as you defeat the four priests, you can meet our god Enel.I heard the treasure is all with him."
After hearing Conis's father's story, Nami excitedly dragged Luffy and the others to God's Island to participate in the trials.Usopp wanted to dissuade them, but seeing their enthusiasm, he could only reluctantly follow.However, as soon as they reached the shore, they were surrounded by the White Beret Squad."You're the intruders, aren't you?I'm McKinley, the captain of the White Beret Squad.For the safety of Heaven, I'm arresting you for trespassing.Surrender now!"
Without giving Luffy and his crew a chance to retort, the White Beret soldiers drew their weapons and swarmed forward.But before they could fire, a flash of blades appeared, and the soldiers, eyes rolling back, plummeted from the sky."One-Sword Style: Thirty-Six Troublesome Winds"
Zoro slowly sheathed his sword.He would fight rather than speak to anyone who dared to challenge him.McKinley, who was in the air, saw his subordinate being defeated and took out his Sound Deck to request reinforcements.Luffy and his crew were also gloriously upgraded to major criminals.Usopp looked devastated.He had only come to Skypiea for an adventure, but why did he become a major criminal?
Luffy ignored all of that, disregarding McKinley's plea for backup from the sky.He led his crew aboard the Going Merry, preparing to head to God's Island.McKinley, seeing Luffy and his crew about to leave, tried to stop them without hesitation, but vines suddenly sprouted from the ground and bound him tightly.After hesitating for a moment, Conis made a decision.Just as the Going Merry was about to depart, she quickly ran to the shore and jumped aboard."Miss Conis, why did you come along?Our journey ahead might be dangerous.Let me, Knight Sanji, take you back."
Seeing Conis catch up, Sanji immediately revealed his true form to take her back.Panting, Conis was about to say something to Luffy when two large pincers suddenly emerged from the sea and clamped onto the sides of the Going Merry.Realizing the danger, the Going Merry began to move rapidly.Luckily, everyone grabbed the ship's railing before being thrown off.After a frantic run, the Going Merry and its crew were brought to an altar.Looking at the eerie surroundings, Usopp and Chopper huddled together, collapsing to the ground.Nami, though terrified, felt reassured seeing Luffy beside her.Zoro warily surveyed their surroundings; his Observation Haki told him countless eyes were watching them.Conis, regaining her senses, recognized the altar as the sacrificial altar northeast of God's Island."How about this," she said, "Nami, Uta, and I will explore the forest.You stay on the Going Merry in case anyone attacks."
Luffy then suggested that Zoro should go too, but Kuina stopped him, saying somewhat speechlessly, "Don't you have any sense of direction, you're such a terrible navigator?Luffy has Nami and Uta with him, so he shouldn't get lost, but what about you?Last time in town, we went shopping together, and you disappeared in the time it took me to pay.I still don't understand how you got lost and ended up on another island."
Zoro blushed immediately after his embarrassing moment was exposed in public, but he didn't want to argue with Kuina, so he sat sullenly on the deck and went to sleep.The two women saw Luffy covering his mouth and snickering, and they roared with shark-like faces, "You still have the nerve to laugh?You and Zoro are equally bad.I even suspect that if we let you and Zoro sail the ship, we'll find the place where the previous Pirate King buried his treasure the next day!"
Luffy looked aggrieved.He couldn't possibly get lost while flying, but he could only mutter these thoughts to himself, afraid to say them aloud.Nami and Uta each took one of Luffy's hands and walked into the jungle.Robin jumped off the ship and followed.Sanji, clutching his heart, yelled at Luffy, "Luffy, you absolutely must protect Nami, Uta, and Robin!If you dare let them get hurt even a little bit, I'll make you your favorite big bone meat!"
With both of Luffy's hands being held, he couldn't respond and could only listlessly turn his head behind him.Conis, unaware of Luffy's abilities, was so frightened that she collapsed to the ground, pointing at Luffy who had turned back, "L-L-L-Luffy-san?"
Seeing that Conis was frightened by Luffy, Sanji cursed the rubber bastard in his mind while going over to comfort her.Robin, noticing the commotion on the ship, said with amusement, "Captain, you seem to have scared that little angel."
LuffyHe shrugged, not responding to Robin's words, only telling her to call him Luffy from now on.Robin just smiled slightly without replying.Nami and Uta, seeing Luffy still looking a little dejected, chuckled and kissed him on the cheek.Encouraged, Luffy was like a man possessed, energetically pulling the two girls deeper into the forest to continue exploring.Robin, seeing the group getting along well, still smiled, but a hint of melancholy flashed in her eyes.She had suffered too much betrayal, and deep down, she didn't quite trust Luffy and his crew.She watched Luffy gradually disappear into the distance with a touch of fascination.Ever since Luffy helped her defeat Crocodile and fulfill her dream of sailing the seas, she had developed a strange affection for him.Kuina, also a girl, could tell at a glance that another girl had fallen for her captain.Looking at the blockhead beside her who only knew how to practice swordsmanship, Kuina shook her head helplessly.